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Very smart, esk. A Tabriz Zi arm and Shelter 901 as well, I see...I would imagine that's a pretty impressive sounding deck you've got there!

 

It is!

I've got one of the Audioorigami P7 arms on order too.

I think it's gonna get even better.

 

The silliest thing I've seen in a long time. More info here.

 

it had to happen sooner or later!

 

why is it silly?

(for us less enlightened)

 

The VPI silly? It is one of the most agreed upon TTs out there. Well engineered, packed with features sounds great and is priced reasonably. At the shows it is one of the most used TTs.
So whats so silly?

rollo

 

I'm guessing it's the flywheel that's in question.

I want to know why though?

Why is that inherantly worse than a rubber belt?

 

This specific version emulates the Thorens TD 124 in using a belt to drive an idler wheel which in turn drives the platter. I can see no compelling engineering reason for this particular arrangement today.

 

Given the popularity of Garrards, Lenco's and old Thorens turntables I didn't think it would be long before a modern idler drive TT became available again. I just didn't expect it to be VPI that did it. I assume in their usual way VPI will make this 'upgrade' available to owners of their more normal, flywheel assisted, belt driven turntables which at least allows those customers to keep up with where the company is going. I'd also expect to see many favourable reviews commenting on the new found bass power resulting from this design change (a deficiency the reviewers had somehow missed in their previous appraisals) Step forward Roy!

 

it adds another degree of decoupling between motor and platter, could be good, could loose more speed stability than you gain on reduced motor noise transmission. infact very probably.

i'd take multiple belt drive over rim-rim contact drive anyday.

 

I'd also expect to see many favourable reviews commenting on the new found bass power resulting from this design change (a deficiency the reviewers had somehow missed in their previous appraisals) Step forward Roy![/QUOTE]

I doubt he'll bat an eyelid. It will be a huge leap forward toward audio Nirvana, so much so that we are practically, almost there, and yet, so will the next one. This isn't contradictory, though it seems to be, its simply a practical application of Gregorian Metaphysics.

 

Hi,

The new Lumley turntable



Thorens TD 550



Dual Golden stone



Dual 1009 sk



Dual 410



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like Uncle Ants, Michell Focus 1

 

Lumley Turntable

Really like the look of the new Lumley Turntable. Any more pics/links to info.


jim.........

 

Hi Jim,

It is called the Heliosphere. It cost £2495.

You will have to get in touch with John Jeffries (Lumley, Metropolis Music, Sounds of Music) for more details.

Here are a few more details and pictures.

http://www.sounds-of-music.co.uk/content/view/38/29/

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I like the solid copper platter!

http://www.thevintageknob.org/THEVAULT/PX100M/PX100M.html

 

new Lumley Turntable

Hi SCIDB

I am in the market now to buy a new turntable and open to anything that looks interesting. This certainly does. I am next week vsiting Bristol as well as listening to a Raven, so will be busy for the next couple of weeks.

Have this dealer got the turntable on dem now? Please advise because the dems I am doing around London this dealer is not that far away. Please let me know asap!!


jim.........

 

Hi Jim,

get in touch with Sounds-of-music. John Jeffries designed the Stratosphere turntable, which cost loads, and this. I'm not sure if any other dealers have this deck in.

He will also tell you what other deck they sell.

SCIDB

 

The Lumley Heliosphere in the pictures on the sounds of music site
has a clearaudio motor unit/pulley/belt and by the looks of it a clearaudio platter.

edit (maybe the platter isn't a clearaudio I can see something on the top edge)

 

Hi,

Kuzma Stabi Reference



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